This board advises the Mayor and City Council on the city's tree resources,
encompassing issues such as planting, maintenance and preservation. The
board assists in the development of a comprehensive community forestry
management plan and in formulating policies regarding tree and vegetation
planting, maintenance and removal. It reviews and makes recommendations on
proposals that concern trees on public property and promote landscaping on
public and private property.

This committee makes recommendations to the Mayor with respect to the Lincoln Cares Program, a voluntary billing donation program for Lincoln Electric System (LES) customers to benefit projects and programs for Aging Partners, Lincoln City Libraries and Lincoln Parks and Recreation. The committee meets twice annually to review City programs and projects to be funded by the donations and makes recommendations regarding potential projects and partners for future years. the committee also reviews and makes recommendations regarding revenues and expenditures as well as marketing and promotion of the program.

Agency: Parks & Recreation

For More Information: 402-441-8263

Number of Members: 9

Length of Term: 1 year

Term Limit: No term limit

Frequency of Meeting: Twice annually

Meeting Date: Meetings are scheduled when the majority of members can attend

Special Requirements: This committee includes three members of the public and six members representing LES, the Lincoln City Council, and the boards and committees that advise Aging Partners, Lincoln City Libraries and Lincoln Parks and Recreation.

The Lincoln Municipal Golf Advisory Committee, a standing committee of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, is organized to gain cost efficiencies and financial sustainability for Lincoln's golf program, to create opportunities to improve the program, and foster effective communication between Lincoln City Golf program staff, contracted PGA Professionals, organized golf associations in Lincoln and the general public.

Special Requirements: Three members will be Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members, one member from the Lincoln Women's Municipal Golfers Association, one member from the Lincoln Municipal Golfers Association, one member from the Lincoln Senior Men's Golf League and three at-large members from the Lincoln Community appointed by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chairperson.

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board serves in an advisory capacity to the
Mayor, City Council and the Parks & Recreation Director. It assists in
long-range program development and makes recommendations to the Mayor and
City Council through the Parks & Recreation Director.

Special Requirements: Ten members must be Lincoln residents; two need not
be Lincoln residents; two members must currently attend high school or college in
Lincoln and have completed their freshman year in high school one County Board member
and one City Council member.

The committee advises the Mayor, City Council and the Department of Parks & Recreation on the development of a
comprehensive plan for bicycle and pedestrian network. The group also makes recommendations on the location, needs,
designs, safety, and development of policies relating to the use of trails and routes.

The Advisory Council recommends policy to the Director of Parks & Recreation,
The City Council and the Mayor on issues relating to the development, design
programming and preservation of the Veterans Memorial Garden area and all
memorials contained in the Garden.

Agency: Parks & Recreation

For More Information: 402-441-8252

Number of Members: 11

Members Required for a Quorum: 6

Length of Term: 3 years

Term Limit: No term limit

Frequency of Meeting: Quarterly

Usual Meeting Date: Second Friday of January, April, July and October

Usual Meeting Time: 9:00 a.m.

Meeting Location: Antelope Park Enclosed Shelter located north of the Veterans Memorial Garden

Special Requirements: Seven members must be veterans, and the remaining four members may be veterans.